The New York Times – Sports:
Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.
Category: Brazil
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Help! My Pricey Travel Credit Card Wouldn’t Work When I Traveled
The New York Times – Travel:
A Chase card with an annual fee of $550 is touted as handy for going abroad. But on a recent trip outside the U.S., it was declined at every stop. Is there any protection from fraud protection?
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Fernando Campana, Provocateur of Furniture Design, Is Dead at 61
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Working with his brother, he became a star of the design world, creating furniture and other objects and elevating the culture of his native Brazil.
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In India, Fiercely Loyal Soccer Fans (of Brazil and Argentina)
The New York Times – Sports:
A soccer-loving stretch of an otherwise cricket-mad country has taken sides and erected huge displays of devotion during the World Cup.
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Neymar, Brazil’s Star Player, Out With an Injury
The New York Times – Sports:
Neymar injured a lateral ligament on his right ankle, the team’s doctor said. He will not play in Monday’s game against Switzerland.
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How Europe Decides Who Wins the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
The global appetites of Europe’s major leagues shape talent pipelines from South America to Africa. That picks winners and losers long before the games are played.
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What Does This Race in Brazil Lack? A Brazilian Driver.
The New York Times – Sports:
The country that produced the astonishing Ayrton Senna has not had a permanent F1 driver in five years. What happened?
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F1 Shook Up Tradition by Adding Sprint Races
The New York Times – Sports:
This season, there are just three of them — which determine the grid for the big event on Sunday — but drivers have mixed feelings about the format.
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Gal Costa, One of Brazil’s Greatest Singers, Dies at 77
The New York Times – Music:
Her graceful, flexible voice and ear for memorable songs sustained a five-decade career defining the sound of Brazilian pop.